|
 | » Does expanding foam insulation absorb water? 2007-06-25
Expanding foam insulation is designed to prevented water from entering your home, thus it is logical that it does not absorb water. If the expanding foam would absorb water it would mean that it will let the water enter your home, thus there would be |
|
 | » How does your foam insulation help prevent mold & mildew? 2007-06-25
Foam insulation is one of the best types of insulation as it is very easy to install and there is a big variety of areas and spaces where it can be used. The main idea of that kind of insulation is that once it has been inserted to an opening or a ga |
|
 | » I know insulation helps keep heat in during the winter months, but is there any benefit to having it 2007-06-25
We all know that houses are insulated to keep the warmth in during the winter to reduce the heating costs, thus installing insulation might seem as not a very good idea if you live in an area where although winter are rather chilling and then you wou |
|
 | » I am in the middle of an insulation project, but I accidentally tore the vapor retarder. Is repair n 2007-06-25
When installing vapor retarder it has to be in one piece so it would work properly, thus it is very important that you would repair the torn vapor retarder or if you do not than there is no point of installing any more vapor retarder as it will not w |
|
 | » What happens when I compress fiber glass insulation? 2007-06-25
Fiberglass insulation has one of the highest R-values among other types of insulation which means that it has one of the best qualities if used as insulation. |
|
 | » Can I Increase the Effectiveness of Fiber Blankets by Squeezing More into a Smaller Space? 2007-06-15
The effect of the fiber blanket is that it is able to resist thermal shocks, has very good thermal stability, is not affected by corrosion and it is easy to install. So it will help to make your home better. |
|
 | » How Do I Know What Width of Insulation to Purchase? 2007-06-15
The width of necessary insulation depends entirely on the building method of your home. If your house is build on a frame that is visible from the inside than the insulation has to be as wide as to fill the frames before either wall, ceiling or floor |
|
 | » If I install a Vapor Retarder in My Attic, Do I Still Need Ventilation? 2007-06-15
If you have installed a vapor retarder in your addict a ventilation is still necessary and because of the following reasons. Vapor retarder is made out of a material that is able to prevent water grains from entering an attic, thus decreasing the lev |
|
 | » What Should I add to an Attic that Contains Existing Blanket or Loose-Fill Insulation? 2007-06-15
If your attic already has some kind of insulation but it seems that it is not enough than there are some things that could be added. First of all, you could insert insulation foam to all of the small openings and cracks as it is the best way how to i |
|
 | » What is the Most Effective Way to Cut Insulation? 2007-06-15
The way how insulation is cut depends purely on what type of insulation you are using as all of them have different requirements. For example, if you are using fiberglass insulation you have to cut it according to the direction of the fibers. |
|
 | » How Do I install a Vapor Retarder? 2007-06-15
A vapor retarder is a thin sheet of either plastic of foil that is designed to be able to resist the moisture from entering the house through the wall, ceilings or floors of a building. |
|
 | » Do Higher Insulation Levels Create Condensation Problems? 2007-06-15
Insulation should be installed in a way and with all the necessary means taken so it would not create any problem with condensation. Quite often it is not done so and in these cases higher insulation level can create a condensation problem as there i |
|
 | » Which R-Value Should I Choose for My Project? 2007-06-15
Determining a certain R-value that has to be chosen is extremely hard and actually there are many factors that have to taken into consideration when calculating the R-value based on what the insulation material will be chosen. |
|
 | » What is R-Value? 2007-06-15
The term R-value is often used when talking about insulation and the qualities of a certain insulation material. Basically it is the measurement used for thermal resistance in terms of heath transfer issues. |
|
 | » Best method to insulate poured concrete basement 2007-06-15
If a house was build a long time ago when proper insulation was not used than living there means higher bills for heating just because of lack of insulation. |
|
 | » Thermal Insulation for Your Home 2006-11-05
Humans are a delicate species. To fluorish, we need the right kind of water, the right mix of gases, the right amount of diet, the right kind of atmosphere, the right kind of temperature, and so on and so forth. Thus, we have always found the need to |
|
 | » Why you have to insulate pipes? 2006-10-26
When you have insulated your home and you think you are now ready for winter, there is probably something you have forgotten. It’s the pipes, which need to be insulated as well. The reason for this is that the pipes are also a source of heat loss and |
|
 | » How to install plastic foam insulation? 2006-10-26
Plastic foam may come in a simple spray bottle, which can be used in filling the smaller holes or areas such as gaps around the doors or windows, various corners and smaller openings in walls, floors or ceilings. |
